A user-generated trend catapulted to industry-embraced phenom, low-budget clips displaying song lyrics are starting to eclipse their big-budget brethren -- and may address a yearning lost in the streaming shift.

Watch out, Nest. Honeywell has a new smart thermostat that makes it easy to keep tabs on your home temperature. The smartphone app holds the key to many features, including a geofencing energy saving mode. CNET's Bridget Carey takes an early look at the round $280 device.